Bill Text: IL HR0525 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes the 125th anniversary of Glen Carbon.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-07-01 - Resolution Adopted [HR0525 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR0525-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to recognize the 125th anniversary of the
founding of Glen Carbon; and
WHEREAS, Glen Carbon, which means "Valley of Coal", was
incorporated in 1892; it was an area already rich in
agriculture, mining, and railroading and served as a hub of
travel for people and goods; and
WHEREAS, Glen Carbon had many industries throughout the
years; bricks manufactured by the St. Louis Brick Company
located in the Village, were used in buildings in Forest Park
for the 1904 World's Fair; in 1898, the first volunteer fire
department was created; and
WHEREAS, Glen Carbon became a melting pot of nationalities
and a community where people watched out and cared for each
other; and
WHEREAS, The history of Glen Carbon can be found in the
Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, housed in a building built in 1914
and originally used as the local school; and
WHEREAS, Today, Glen Carbon is known by some as a "quiet

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hamlet" and has a small town image that is loved by both
residents and visitors; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
recognize the 125th anniversary of the founding of Glen Carbon,
and we wish it many more wonderful years; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Glen Carbon Mayor Robert Jackstadt.